49 C.F.R. Appendix B to Part 215—Schedule of Civil Penalties1
Title 49 - Transportation
[53 FR 52925, Dec. 29, 1988, as amended at 63 FR 11620, Mar. 10, 1998; 69 FR 30593, May 28, 2004]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 215—RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS
Subpart D—Stenciling
Appendix B to Part 215—Schedule of Civil Penalties1
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Willful Section Violation violation------------------------------------------------------------------------Subpart A_General: 215.9 Movement for repair: (a), (c).............................. (\1\) (\1\) (b)................................... $2,500 $5,000 215.11 Designation of qualified persons... 2,500 5,000 215.13 Pre-departure inspection........... 2,000 4,000Subpart B_Freight Car Components: 215.103 Defective wheel: (a) Flange thickness of: (1) 7/8[inch] or less but more 2,500 5,000 than \13/16\[inch]............... (2) \13/16\[inch] or less......... 5,000 7,500 (b) Flange height of: (1) 1\1/2\[inch] or greater but 2,500 5,000 less than 1\5/8\[inch]........... (2) 1\5/8\[inch] or more.......... 5,000 7,500 (c) Rim thickness of: (1) \11/16\[inch] or less but more 2,500 5,000 than \5/8\[inch]................. (2) \5/8\[inch] or less........... 5,000 7,500 (d) Wheel rim, flange plate hub width: (1) Crack of less than 1[inch].... 2,500 5,000 (2) Crack of 1[inch] or more...... 5,000 7,500 (3) Break......................... 5,000 7,500 (e) Chip or gouge in flange of: (1) 1\1/2\[inch] or more but less 2,500 5,000 than 1\5/8\[inch] in length; and \1/2\[inch] or more but less than \5/8\[inch] in width............. (2) 1\5/8\[inch] or more in 5,000 7,500 length; or \5/8\[inch] or more in width............................ (f) Slid flat or shelled spot(s): (1)(i) One spot more than 2\1/ 2,500 5,000 2\[inch], but less than 3[inch], in length........................ (ii) One spot 3[inch] or more in 5,000 7,500 length........................... (2)(i) Two adjoining spots each of 2,500 5,000 which is more than 2[inch] but less than 2\1/2\[inch] in length. (ii) Two adjoining spots both of 5,000 7,500 which are at least 2[inch] in length, if either spot is 2\1/ 2\[inch], or more in length...... (g) Loose on axle 6,000 8,500 (h) Overheated; discoloration extending: (1) more than 4[inch] but less 2,500 5,000 than 4\1/2\[inch]................ (2) 4\1/2\[inch] or more.......... 5,000 7,500 (i) Welded 5,000 7,500 215.105 Defective axle: (a)(1) Crack of 1[inch] or less....... 2,500 5,000 (2) Crack of more than 1[inch]....... 5,000 7,500 (3) Break............................ 6,000 8,500 (b) Gouge in surface that is between 2,500 5,000 the wheel seats and is more than \1/ 8\[inch] in depth.................... (c) End collar with crack or break.... 2,500 5,000 (d) Journal overheated................ 5,000 7,500 (e) Journal surface has: a ridge; a 2,500 5,000 depression; a circumferential score; corrugation; a scratch; a continuous streak; pitting; rust; or etching.... 215.107 Defective plain bearing box: general: (a)(1) No visible free oil............ 1,500 3,000 (2) Lubricating pad dry (no 5,000 7,500 expression of oil observed when pad is compressed)....................... (b) Box lid is missing, broken, or 1,000 2,000 open except to receive servicing..... (c) Contains foreign matter that can 2,500 5,000 be expected to damage the bearing or have a detrimental effect on the lubrication of the journal and bearing.............................. 215.109 Defective plain bearing box: journal lubrication system: (a) Lubricating pad has a tear........ 1,000 2,000 (b) Lubricating pad scorched, burned, 2,500 5,000 or glazed............................ (c) Lubricating pad contains decaying 2,500 5,000 or deteriorating fabric.............. (d) Lubricating pad has an exposed 2,500 5,000 center core or metal parts contacting the journal.......................... (e) Lubricating pad is missing or not 5,000 7,500 in contact with the journal.......... 215.111 Defective plain bearing: (a) Missing........................... 5,000 7,500 (b) Bearing liner is loose or has 2,500 5,000 piece broken out..................... (c) Overheated........................ 5,000 7,500 215.113 Defective plain bearing wedge: (a) Missing........................... 5,000 7,500 (b) Cracked........................... 2,500 5,000 (c) Broken............................ 5,000 7,500 (d) Not located in its design position 5,000 7,500 215.115 Defective roller bearing: (a)(1) Overheated..................... 5,000 7,500 (2) (i) Cap screw(s) loose........... 2,500 5,000 (ii) Cap screw lock broken, 1,000 2,000 missing or improperly applied.... (3) Seal is loose or damaged, or 2,500 5,000 permits leakage of lubricant......... (b)(1) Not inspected and tested after 2,500 5,000 derailment........................... (2) Not disassembled after derailment 2,500 5,000 (3) Not repaired or replaced after 5,000 7,500 derailment........................... 215.117 Defective roller bearing adapter: (a) Cracked or broken................. 2,500 5,000 (b) Not in its design position........ 5,000 7,500 (c) Worn on the crown................. 2,500 5,000 215.119 Defective freight car truck: (a)(1) A side frame or bolster that is 5,000 7,500 broken............................... (2)(i) Side frame or bolster with 2,500 5,000 crack of: \1/4\[inch] or more, but less than 1[inch].................... (ii) 1[inch] or more............. 5,000 7,500 (b) A snubbing device that is 2,500 5,000 ineffective or missing............... (c) Side bearing(s): (1) Assembly missing or broken.... 5,000 7,500 (2) In contact except by design... 5,000 7,500 (3), (4) Total clearance at one end or at diagonally opposite sides of:........................ (i) more than \3/4\[inch] but not 2,500 5,000 more than 1[inch]................ (ii) more than 1[inch]........... 5,000 7,500 (d) Truck spring(s): (1) Do not maintain travel or load 2,500 5,000 (2) Compressed solid.............. 2,500 5,000 (3) Outer truck springs broken or missing: (i) Two outer springs............ 2,500 5,000 (ii) Three or more outer springs. 5,000 7,500 (e) Truck bolster-center plate 5,000 7,500 interference......................... (f) Brake beam shelf support worn..... 2,500 5,000 215.121 Defective car body: (a) Has less than 2\1/2\[inch] 2,500 5,000 clearance from the top of rail....... (b) Car center sill is: (1) Broken........................ 6,000 8,500 (2) Cracked more than 6[inch]..... 2,500 5,000 (3) Bent or buckled more than 2\1/ 2,500 5,000 2\[inch] in any 6[prime] length.. (c) Coupler carrier that is broken or 2,500 5,000 missing.............................. (d) Car door not equipped with 5,000 7,500 operative safety hangers............. (e)(1) Center plate not properly 5,000 7,500 secured.............................. (2) Portion missing.................. 2,500 5,000 (3) Broken........................... 5,000 7,500 (4) Two or more cracks............... 2,500 5,000 (f) Broken sidesill, crossbearer, or 2,500 5,000 body bolster......................... 215.123 Defective couplers: (a) Shank bent out of alignment....... 1,000 2,000 (b) Crack in highly stressed junction 2,500 5,000 area................................. (c) Coupler knuckle broken or cracked. 2,500 5,000 (d) Coupler knuckle pin or thrower 2,500 5,000 that is missing or inoperative....... (e) Coupler retainer pin lock that is 1,000 2,000 missing or broken.................... (f) Coupler with following conditions: 2,500 5,000 locklift inoperative; no anticreep protection; or coupler lock is missing, inoperative, bent, cracked, or broken............................ 215.125 Defective uncoupling device....... 2,500 5,000 215.127 Defective draft arrangement: (a) Draft gear that is inoperative.... 2,500 5,000 (b) Yoke that is broken............... 2,500 5,000 (c) End of car cushioning unit is 2,500 5,000 leaking or inoperative............... (d) Vertical coupler pin retainer 5,000 7,500 plate missing or has missing fastner. (e) Draft key or draft key retainer 5,000 7,500 that is inoperative or missing....... (f) Follower plate that is missing or 2,500 5,000 broken............................... 215.129 Defective cushioning device....... 2,500 5,000Subpart C_Restricted equipment: 215.203 Restricted cars................... 2,500 5,000Subpart D_Stencilling: 215.301 General........................... 1,000 2,000 215.303 Stencilling of restricted cars.... 1,000 2,000 215.305 Stencilling of maintenance-of-way. 1,000 2,000------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ A penalty may be assessed against an individual only for a willful violation. Generally, when two or more violations of these regulations are discovered with respect to a single freight car that is placed or continued in service by a railroad, the appropriate penalties set forth above are aggregated up to a maximum of $10,000 per day. However, a failure to perform, with respect to a particular freight car, the predeparture inspection required by § 215.13 of this part will be treated as a violation separate and distinct from, and in addition to, any substantive violative conditions found on the car. The Administrator reserves the right to assess a penalty of up to $27,000 for any violation where circumstances warrant. See 49 CFR part 209, appendix A.Failure to observe any condition for movement set forth in paragraphs (a) and (c) of § 215.9 will deprive the railroad of the benefit of the movement-for-repair provision and make the railroad and any responsible individuals liable for penalty under the particular regulatory section(s) concerning the substantive defect(s) present on the freight car at the time of movement.Maintenance-of-way equipment not stenciled in accordance with § 215.305 is subject to all requirements of this part. See § 215.3(c)(3).
